Community Update – Thanet - ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

We wanted to provide you with an update regarding Anti-social behaviour - general, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

We are aware of a recent rise in anti-social behaviour (ASB) across the Thanet area, including:
• Large gatherings of young people
• Underage drinking
• Intimidation and disorder
We know this is affecting residents, businesses, and visitors, and we want to reassure you: this is being taken very seriously.
👮‍♂️ What We’re Doing
Your neighbourhood policing team is actively responding:
✅ Increased high-visibility patrols, especially evenings & weekends
✅ Working closely with Thanet District Council, local businesses & partners agencies

🤝 How You Can Help
Your information makes a difference:
📞 Report ASB via 101 or online:
👉 https://www.kent.police.uk
🚨 In an emergency or if a crime is happening now, always call 999
📝 When reporting, please include:
• Descriptions
• Locations
• Times
This helps us respond quickly and effectively
✅ Support local businesses
✅ Share concerns directly with us
✅ Using dispersal powers to prevent further disruption
✅ Identifying and taking action against those responsible
✅ Engaging with people to prevent escalation and promote positive behaviour
Our priority: keeping Thanet safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone.

🤝 How You Can Help
Your information makes a difference:
📞 Report ASB via 101 or online:
👉 https://www.kent.police.uk
🚨 In an emergency or if a crime is happening now, always call 999
📝 When reporting, please include:
• Descriptions
• Locations
• Times
This helps us respond quickly and effectively
✅ Support local businesses
✅ Share concerns directly with us
💬 Stay Connected
We truly value your support and will continue working hard to address these issues.
If you have concerns or information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Tackling antisocial behaviour can be a complex issue, and one which requires input and action from more than just the police.

The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 aims to put victims first, giving power to local people and enabling professionals to find the best solutions for their local area.

The act provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour.

These include:

• civil injunctions.
• criminal behaviour orders.
• public spaces protection orders.
• community protection notices.
• dispersal powers.
• closure powers.

The act also includes measures such as the Community Remedy and antisocial behaviour case reviews which empower victims and communities to have a say in the outcome of their reports and hold agencies to account.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.kent.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org

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